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Why is Hatch chile hot?Updated 2 years ago

Well, chile derives its heat from the amount of capsaicin present in a given pod. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that is insoluble in water, tasteless, and odorless, and produces a sensation of burning in tissue with which it comes into contact.  It is found in chile peppers in the veins.

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